Classes

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Vintage Ceramic Christmas Trees – Cast, Create & Glaze (2 sessions) SOLD OUT

with Erin Hoekzema

November 25th to December 2nd, 2026

$85 More Info

2 Wednesdays: November 25th and December 2nd * 6:00pm - 8:00pm 

Bring back the magic of the classic ceramic Christmas tree and make yours from the mold up! In this two-session workshop, you’ll learn the slip-casting process while creating your own vintage ceramic Christmas tree plus 3–4 miniature trees.

During the first session, you’ll cast your trees, clean up the seams, and create the holes for the colorful lights. During the second session, you’ll decorate your trees with glaze and learn how the light kit is installed.

Your tree includes a light kit and colorful plastic bulbs. After glazing you’ll be able to choose your bulbs and complete the final assembly at home. No clay experience necessary.

Waiting list available
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Tree Ornaments

with Linda Jacobs

November 28th, 2026

$50 More Info

Saturday November 28th * 10:00am - 1:00pm 

Standing Tree Ornaments. Learn to use the glass cutting tools to create your one of a kind Holiday tree, then decorate it with stringers, frit, and other trimmings. Your piece will then be fired in the kiln and placed in the stand of your choosing, which you will have painted already

Ages 17+

Trees will be available for pickup one week after class 

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Blown Glass Ornaments Using Glaskolben

with Susan Matych-Hager

November 28th, 2026

$50 More Info

Saturday November 28th * 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Try your hand at making blown-glass ornaments. Using an oxygen-propane torch, students will learn basic techniques for using pre-blown glaskolben to make blown-glass ornaments. Frit will be used to add color to the clear glaskolben. Learning how to control heat, gravity and blowing techniques will determine your success.

Creating these colorful ornaments will provide students a basis for working glass further in the torch. Each student will be provided 6 glaskolben. When you pick up your ornaments, be sure to bring packing material and a small container to transport your ornaments to the safety of your home. Basic torch safety will be discussed.

IMPORTANT: Students taking glass courses using a torch must wear natural fiber clothing (i.e., cotton shirt and denim jeans), closed-toe shoes, and hair tied back and out of the way. Loose clothing that will be in the way of the torch is strongly discouraged. Please wear clothing that is not essential to your wardrobe.

 

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Holiday Enamel Earrings NEW CLASS

with Susan Matych-Hager

November 29th, 2026

$40 More Info

Sunday November 29th * 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Class Description: This is a make-and-take class. Use a stationary torch to create holiday-themed enameled copper shapes for earrings and other jewelry. Basic torch safety will be discussed.  All materials are included.

  

IMPORTANT: Students taking glass courses using a torch must wear natural fiber clothing (i.e., cotton shirt and denim jeans), closed-toe shoes, and hair tied back and out of the way. Loose clothing that will be in the way of the torch is strongly discouraged. Please wear clothing that is not essential to your wardrobe. AN N95 RESPIRATION MASK IS REQUIRED for your safety.

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First Thursday Open Print Studio with Kadi Franson

with Kadi Franson

December 3rd, 2026

$5 More Info

First Thursday Open Print Studio with Kadi Franson

Do you have a printmaking idea you’ve been wanting to try, or an existing project you're waiting to finish? Come to the studio to enjoy relaxed, open creative time alongside other local printmakers.

*This session is geared toward printmakers who can work independently.
 
Please note that the print studio is in a historic building with stairs.